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Pasta Cacio e Pepe (Variation Foglie d’ulivo)

  Tidbits...Cacio e Pepe is a traditional Roman recipe made with spaghetti or penne.  I found this delightful olive leaf pasta in Puglia where the secular...

Kumquat Mini Muffins

Tidbits...The abundant tiny fruit on my kumquat plant are high in vitamin "C". I watch them ripen day by day and when they are really...

Chantilly Cream

Tidbits...This is my "hybrid" pastry cream. It is a mix between true chantilly and custard cream sauce. It is delicious and light....

Saltimbocca alla Romana

Tidbits...Saltimbocca means "jump in the mouth"  This is a traditional Roman recipe , extremely fast to assemble, simple ingredients and tasty!...

Cannolicchi (Razor Clam) Salad

Tidbits... I have my own personal fishmonger. Every Wednesday before noon Giuseppe passes in front of my house, rings the bell at my gate and...

Mini Oat Bran Muffins

Tidbits...This recipe is great for your diet. There is no flour and very little sugar or oil. They can be frozen and thawed out a...